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X4 Pharmaceuticals Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: X4 Pharmaceuticals announced the issuance of inducement awards under its 2019 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan to attract new employees. The awards consist of options to purchase 80,000 shares of common stock, with a ten-year term and an exercise price of $2.90 per share. These options will vest over four years, contingent on continued employment. This initiative aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • X4 Pharmaceuticals issued inducement awards to attract new talent.
  • The inducement awards consist of options for 80,000 shares, enhancing employee engagement.
  • The company is focused on addressing rare hematology diseases, showcasing its commitment to innovation.

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Best trade, last catalyst
+98%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
7.5%
average across 2 past catalysts
Cash runway
~28 mo
Minimal dilution risk
Lead asset
Mavorixafor
Phase 3 · Neutropenia

Full Press Release Details

BOSTON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X4 Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XFOR), a company focused on improving the lives of people with rare hematology diseases, today announced that, effective on September 30, 2026, the company issued inducement awards to new employees under the X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2019 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Inducement Plan”). The 2019 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee of X4. The inducement awards consist of options to purchase an aggregate of 80,000 shares of X4’s common stock. These stock awards were granted as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with X4 in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were approved by X4’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
The options have a ten-year term and an exercise price of $2.90 per share, which is equal to the closing price of X4’s common stock on September 30, 2026. Each option will vest over a four-year period, with 25% of the shares vesting after 12 months and the remaining shares vesting monthly over the following 36 months, subject to the employee’s continued employment with X4 on such vesting dates. The options are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2019 Inducement Plan and the terms and conditions of an award agreement covering the grant.
About X4 Pharmaceuticals
X4 Pharmaceuticals is a company focused on improving the lives of people with rare hematology diseases by developing and commercializing innovative therapies in areas with significant unmet needs. Leveraging expertise in diseases of the immune system and CXCR4 biology, X4 has successfully developed mavorixafor, an orally available CXCR4 antagonist that is approved in the U.S. and EU as XOLREMDI ® for patients with WHIM syndrome. The Company is currently conducting a global, pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial (4WARD) evaluating mavorixafor in chronic neutropenic disorders. The U.S. FDA has granted Fast Track designation to mavorixafor for the treatment of chronic neutropenia. X4 is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit www.x4pharma.com .
X4 Investor Contact: Remy Bernarda Jenny Kobin IR Advisory Solutions ir@x4pharma.com
Source: X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement awards issued by X4 Pharmaceuticals?

X4 Pharmaceuticals issued inducement awards consisting of options to purchase 80,000 shares of common stock.

What is the exercise price for the inducement options?

The exercise price for the inducement options is $2.90 per share.

How long is the term for the options granted?

The options have a ten-year term from the date of grant.

What is the vesting schedule for the options?

The options will vest over four years, with 25% vesting after 12 months.

What is the purpose of the 2019 Inducement Plan?

The 2019 Inducement Plan is designed to grant equity awards to new employees.

Last updated: Oct 1, 2026